Ferguson Township Police Investigate String of Vandalism Incidents

The Ferguson Township Police Department is investigating at string of vehicle vandalism incidents that occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning.

Police say vandals targeted 11 vehicles in the Overlook Heights area. Those cars were parked on North Atherton Street, Village Drive, East North Hills Place and the 100 and 1400 blocks of Curtain Street.

Damage included slashed tires on six vehicles, a scratch along the entire length of one vehicle, cut seat cushions in another vehicle, and a fire extinguisher discharged in a driveway.

Jennifer Miller is a reporter for StateCollege.com. She has worked in journalism since 2005. She's covered news at the local, state and national level with an emphasis on crime and local government.
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